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The Mission of the Institute is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write in order to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to national defense.

General O. P. Smith Dedication Ceremony & Bridge Naming ~

Noon, The Chosin Few Texas Chapter celebrates Menard native son, General Oliver P. Smith, USMC, with the Unveiling of the General O. P. Smith Monument in American Legion Park and Renaming of the Highway 83 Bridge to "Oliver Prince Smith Bridge," Menard, TX